Business Development Manager CEE

About Us

Shark Ninja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed Shark Ninja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains.

Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Business Development Manager - Central Eastern Europe to our global team. The position is based in our London offices (Hybrid – 3 days a week).

As part of the phenomenal growth Shark Ninja has achieved over the last few years, we have created a new position of Business Development Manager CEE. This position will be key to driving the next phase of the business development in the CEE market. Working closely with the product team, marketing team and Digital team and with the European Hub, this person will be accountable of the customers’ growth.

We are looking for a dynamic and committed Business Development Manager to help drive our business forward into new markets. Reporting to the EMEA Sales Director you will be able to develop, implement and drive account specific plans & promotions in line with the Shark Ninja market strategy in the CEE market, focused on profitable sales growth throughout their portfolio.

• To build a sales strategy that achieves & exceed sales and margin targets for your accounts, launch new products
• Grow the core category in the CEE market and launch new categories
• Ensure that Shark & Ninja are represented in a positive and professional manner at all times both on-line and off-line
• Planning and executing activities for both on-line, in-store and off-page to drive strong sales out performance
• Ensure accurate forecasting in line with individual and company goals
• Work within agreed Promotional (SOA) to ensure sales & margin targets are met
• Negotiate winning scenarios for both Shark Ninja and the customer at all times
• Interpret market and sell out data into business opportunities
• Organization of trade shows and retail events
• Reporting of competitive activities & pricing
• Identify new retailers to deliver incremental business.
• Participate in trade shows, sales meetings and other Company events as required.

• Fluent English and ideally an additional Eastern European language
• Minimum 7 years of successful sales experience.
• Appetence to our unique products
• Results driven, Strong negotiator, Exceptional analytical skills
• Oral and written communication with impact
• Professional expertise
• Excel, PowerPoint, Presentation skills & Microsoft skills
• Interpersonal/collaborative skills, Entrepreneurship and Initiative
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting sales data to make informed decisions.
• Personable and recognizes the importance of building good relationships with customers, internal colleagues and other members of the sales teams.
• Experience of building sales and marketing strategy by market.
• Occasional travel to the region required

This position requires the ability to manage the flow of data, perform analysis, generate summary reports and communicate by voice or data while being connected in the office, at home or while travelling by laptop or mobile device regularly.

The ideal candidate should have experience of working in a Sales function in direct relationship with key-retailers (Specialists and Food Chains) across the region.

Ability to travel to visit the customers.

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